{"id":4920,"date":"2016-08-05T15:31:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T22:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/?page_id=4920"},"modified":"2023-05-18T15:02:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T22:02:09","slug":"bus-transportation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/bus-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>School Bus Transportation<\/h2>\n<h3>Key safety reminders for riding the bus<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled time in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Elementary families: please make sure you have a Return Home plan on file with your school.<\/li>\n<li>Please read more about transportation safety at our <a href=\"https:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/bus-transportation\/transportation-faq\/\">Transportation  <abbr title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">FAQ<\/abbr><\/a> webpage, including safety for young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do I find my regular bus route?<\/h3>\n<p>We use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infofinderi.com\/ifi\/?cid=BSD46M4MGX2Q\"> Infofinder<\/a> for bus route information.\u00a0 Once in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infofinderi.com\/ifi\/?cid=BSD46M4MGX2Q\">Infofinder<\/a> you can type in your address and click search to locate your bus stop (and snow route stop.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/bus-transportation\/transportation-faq\/\">Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How do I find my snow bus route?<\/h3>\n<p>Snow bus routes are also posted on our <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/bus-transportation\/snow-routes\/\">Snow Routes webpage<\/a>. Search for a snow route by clicking on your school. If you have more questions, visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/weather-procedures-snow-routes\/\">Weather Procedures and Snow Routes webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to Ride<\/h3>\n<p>Watch the video below to learn more about bus expectations and safety.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wistia_embed\" title=\"Ready to Ride: Bus Expectations and Safety Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/jdojns00vu?videoFoam=true\" name=\"wistia_embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Ready to Ride: Bus Expectations and Safety Video<\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bellingham.wistia.com\/medias\/bah5flcyas\">For a Spanish version of video above.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more safety tips visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/emergency-and-safety\/safety-to-and-from-school\/\">Safety To and From School webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Other ways to get to and from school<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordions-287304\" class=\"accordions-287304 accordions\" data-accordions={&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;287304&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;focus&quot;,&quot;collapsible&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;heightStyle&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;animateStyle&quot;:&quot;swing&quot;,&quot;animateDelay&quot;:1000,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;active&quot;:999,&quot;expandedOther&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}>\n                    <div class=\"items\" >\n        \n                <div post_id=\"287304\" itemcount=\"0\"  header_id=\"header-1497980418676\" id=\"header-1497980418676\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1497980418676 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Walking\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1497980418676\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1497980418676\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Walking<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1497980418676 \">\n                    <p>Students living within a one-mile radius from school are expected to walk or bike to school. This is a straight-line, \"as the crow flies\", one-mile walking distance and should take approximately 20-30 minutes walking one way (this is an approximation of child's walking pace of 3 mph). To see whether your child is on a walk route, please check<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.infofinderi.com\/tfi\/address.aspx?cid=BSD46M4MGX2Q\">Infofinder Bus Route Locator<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sixty minutes is the recommended amount of physical activity time for kids and teenagers every day.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Increasing physical activity has positive effects on learning, physical and mental health. Walking or biking to and from school is a great way to incorporate more physical activity into the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For safety tips visit<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/emergency-and-safety\/safety-to-and-from-school\/\">Safety\u00a0To\u00a0and From School.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Walking Routes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The district partners with the City of Bellingham to support families with identifying school walk routes that are within one-mile of the school.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Alderwood_062419.pdf\">Alderwood Elementary<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_BIRCHWOOD.pdf\">Birchwood Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_CARL-COZIER.pdf\">Carl Cozier Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_COLUMBIA.pdf\">Columbia Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cordata_071819.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Cordata Elementary<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_GENEVA.pdf\">Geneva Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_HAPPY-VALLEY.pdf\">Happy Valley Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_LOWELL.pdf\">Lowell Elementary\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_NORTHERN-HEIGHTS.pdf\">Northern Heights Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/School-Map_PARKVIEW.pdf\">Parkview Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_ROOSEVEL21.pdf\">Roosevelt Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SilverBeach_062419.pdf\">Silver Beach Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_SUNNYLAND.pdf\">Sunnyland Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_WADE-KING.pdf\">Wade King Elementary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_FAIRHAVEN.pdf\">Fairhaven Middle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_KULSHAN.pdf\">Kulshan Middle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_SHUKSAN.pdf\">Shuksan Middle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_WHATCOM.pdf\">Whatcom Middle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_BELLINGHAM.pdf\">Bellingham High<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_SEHOME.pdf\">Sehome High<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/School-Map_SQUALICUM.pdf\">Squalicum High<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"287304\" itemcount=\"1\"  header_id=\"header-1497980454933\" id=\"header-1497980454933\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1497980454933 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Biking\">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1497980454933\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1497980454933\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Biking<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1497980454933 \">\n                    <p><span>Biking is a wonderful way for kids to be more physically active, get to and from school quickly, and learn more about independent transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When biking be sure to stay safe<\/span><span>\u00a0\u2013 wear bright colors and a helmet,\u00a0<\/span><span>turn on your bike lights, and follow the rules of the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For more safety tips visit\u00a0<\/span><span>our<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/emergency-and-safety\/safety-to-and-from-school\/\">Safety\u00a0To\u00a0and From School<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0webpage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The City of Bellingham has been working to make our streets safer for bikes \u2013<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cob.org\/documents\/gis\/maps\/cob_bikemap.pdf\">look here<\/a><\/span><span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span>for streets that are better to bike on and plan your route with Google maps. By selecting the bike as your travel option, Google maps will prioritize routes that are better for bikes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Check<\/span><span>\u00a0out these<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomsmarttrips.org\/safety_videos\">Bike Safety Videos<\/a><\/span><span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span>made by\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomsmarttrips.org\/\">Whatcom Smart Trips<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0and\u00a0look into\u00a0the classes they hold to help Whatcom County bike riders feel confident and safe!<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"287304\" itemcount=\"2\"  header_id=\"header-1497980624085\" id=\"header-1497980624085\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1497980624085 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Public Bus \">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1497980624085\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1497980624085\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Public Bus <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1497980624085 \">\n                    <p><span>If you need to get to or from school outside of regular school times or schedules, the WTA bus system has many convenient routes in Bellingham. There are<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/schedules-and-maps\/schedules\/go-lines\">4 GO Lines<\/a><\/span><span> that run buses every 15 minutes. Other routes run once every 30 minutes or every hour. To plan a trip visit WTA\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/schedules.ridewta.com\/\">interactive map and Trip Planner<\/a><\/span><span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">\u00a0<\/span>or Google maps. By selecting the bus as a travel option, Google maps will give you bus stops and times to your destination. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>WTA bus fares\/passes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are 17 or under (or over 17 and still in high school), you ride FREE on WTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are in middle school, no WTA bus pass is required. Just step on and ride.<\/li>\n<li>High school students need a FREE Youth Pass. Passes are available at the main office of your school. You can also pick it up at WTA's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/business\/about-wta\/facilities\"><strong>Bellingham \u200bStation<\/strong><\/a>, if you bring proof of\u00a0your age or your current \u200bschool ID. Or, you can request a card\u00a0by sending an email from your school email address to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:buspasses@ridewta.com\"><strong>buspasses@ridewta.com<\/strong><\/a>\u200b. \u00a0Provide your first name, last name, full birth date and current grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>All seventh graders in Bellingham Public Schools learn how to ride the bus with\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomsmarttrips.org\/\">Smart Trips<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0during the spring. Smart Trips has opportunities for kids 11-15 across Whatcom County to learn\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomsmarttrips.org\/events\">how to navigate the WTA bus system<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0outside of school as well. Email\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"mailto:info@whatcomsmarttrips.org\">info@WhatcomsmartTrips.org<\/a><\/span><span>\u00a0or call 360-756-TRIP (8748) for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div post_id=\"287304\" itemcount=\"3\"  header_id=\"header-1497980666122\" id=\"header-1497980666122\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1497980666122 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Carpool or Drive \">\n                                            <span id=\"accordion-icons-1497980666122\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span id=\"header-text-1497980666122\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Carpool or Drive <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content content1497980666122 \">\n                    <h3><span>Carpool<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>If it is an option for you<\/span><span>\u00a0-<\/span><span>\u00a0a great way to save money, time, and reduce fuel emissions is to partner with nearby families for a carpooling schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Notice who else in your neighborhood is driving to and from school everyday<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span>Reach out to neighbors to see if they\u2019re interested in carpooling<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span>Exchange information and decide who is driving which days<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span>Save money and enjoy some added company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driving<\/h3>\n<p><span>We encourage you to choose a transportation method other than driving<\/span><span>, but i<\/span><span>f you are a student or parent driving to and from school, please follow our drop-off\/pick-up guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Be a good neighbor:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Don\u2019t park on surrounding private property,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Don\u2019t idle for more than 10 seconds \u2013 Idling wastes money, gas, and releases\u00a0<\/span><span>toxic\u00a0<\/span><span>vehicle emissions into the air around our schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Drive without distractions, sober, go the speed limit, and wear a seat belt. Take the Target Zero Pledge to help Washington State achieve its goals of reducing traffic-related accidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about parking lot safety, picking up and dropping off at school visit<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/school-day-information\/emergency-and-safety\/safety-to-and-from-school\/\">\u00a0Safety To and From School.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n    \n                <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School Bus Transportation Key safety reminders for riding the bus Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled time in the morning. Elementary families: please make sure you have a Return Home plan on file with your school. 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